Description
Orgreave Lakes are a remnant of the coal industry. Its mixture of river, lakes, open ground and woodland of various ages. The lakes are home to wildfowl throughout the year, including Малая поганка, Большой крохаль, Гоголь, Красноголовый нырок, Хохлатая чернеть and Свиязь. Typical waders at the lake edges include Чибис, Перевозчик, Галстучник and Кулик-сорока. Many other species can turn up during migration like Турухтан, Песчанка, Черношейная поганка and Чёрная крачка. Along the River Rother, look out for Обыкновенный зимородок and Серая цапля. Surrounding Orgreave Lakes is extensive rough grassland where a variety of small birds may be found including Полевой жаворонок, Луговой конёк and Коноплянка. Hedgerows and areas of scrub and young woodland also support a range of smaller birds, including Снегирь, Певчий дрозд, and Белобровик and Рябинник in the winter months.
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Access
Access is possible from a number of directions, including from near the sports ground on Washfield Lane in Treeton. At the bottom of this road is the railway line that divides the area in two. To reach Orgreave Lakes, cross the footbridge and continue to another bridge across the River Rother. The lakes are then ahead and to your left and a complete circuit of these is possible (about 2,5 km).


